Practice Portfolio consisting of 12 reflective journal entries, 6 directed tasks, 6 observations and self, peer and tutor evaluations.

Assess Learning Outcomes 1-8

This module will enable you to develop and demonstrate the competences of a professional youth and community worker which may include work with children and families. It will include significant practice hours as a youth worker and the development and demonstration of theological engagement with youth and community work practice. Your work is supervised and assessed by a Fieldwork tutor who meets the criteria laid down for JNC qualifying courses.

Interactive whiteboard and data projectors
On-site library and internet access to Staffordshire University Library
Access to internet connected PCs
Appropriately equipped and accessible lecture rooms
Practice based: appropriately equipped office/study space, admin support, meeting rooms, art/craft resources, volunteer team and part time workers.

Ballard P & Pritchard J. (2006) Practical Theology in Action. London, SPCK.
Brierley D. (2003) Joined Up. Carlisle, Authentic.
Ingram G & Harris D. (2001) Delivering Good Youth Work. Lyme Regis, Russell House.
Nash S. Pimlott, J and Nash, P. (2008) Skills for Collaborative Ministry. London, SPCK.

This module incorporates several inter-related learning strategies. The interactive learning groups will provide lectures and seminars involving a combination of group activities, student led work, simulations, skills practice, discussion etc. The independent study provides opportunity for reading, library based and online research. The remote learning in the professional practice work place will help develop professional skills.